Gabès

Gabès is a fisheries port with a dedicated artisanal fishing community located in Tunisia’s marine biodiversity hot spot. Along the Gulf of Gabès, 63% of all vessels belong to small-scale coastal fishers. As part of both Plastic Smart Ports and WWF’s Small-Scale Fisheries initiative, reducing plastic influx from the fishing sector will be the focus in Gabès. Restaurants and bistros in the wider area around the port allow us to address plastic leakage from the tourism sector in this location as well.

Implementing Partner

WWF North Africa — As the implementing partner for both Plastic Smart Ports and the Small-Scale Fisheries initiative in Tunisia, WWF North Africa engages stakeholders and is responsible for all local organisation, communication, and pilot activities. WWF NA works with the local fishing communities, organises workshops to identify plastic reduction solutions together with the gastronomy, tourism and fishing sectors, as well as close communication with local and national authorities to foster longterm implementation.